Signs Of The Flu – Professor Michael Woodward AM

Brains are incredibly adaptive organs. Our brain cells (neurons) and the connections between them are constantly changing, which enables us to learn and remember, acquire new skills, and recover from brain injury. It’s a property referred to as ‘neuroplasticity’ – the ability of the brain and nervous system ability to remodel in response to new information, whether that be due... Read More

Falls are a serious issue for the elderly. Without the flexibility, muscle and bone strength of the young, many falls lead to injury, loss of independence or in some severe cases, can even trigger a downwards spiral leading to death. It is estimated that one in three people over the age of 65 in Australia... Read More

Thousands of sporting teams, players, club supporters and community organisation members will take to the fields, courts, sidelines and stadiums of Australia next year as part of a new national grass roots community initiative aiming to help prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older Australians. In June 2018, the inaugural national Grey Armband Day... Read More